Job Description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor is expected to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses, advise students, and provide service to the university in the CSU / Adams State University Mechanical Engineering Program (resident in Alamosa, Colorado). The role will demonstrate a commitment to CSU’s mission through teaching and service.

Full Consideration Date: 15 July 2026

Link to CSU Mechanical Engineering website: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/me/

Particular Courses:
MECH 305: Computational Methods
MECH 207/307: Mechatronics I/II
MECH 339/439: Thermodynamics I/II
MECH 342: Fluid Mechanics
MECH 344: Heat and Mass Transfer

Working Title:

The individual selected will be assigned one of six working titles based on education and experience. Specifically, a selected individual who has an MS will have a working title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; a selected individual who has a PhD will have a working title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Within these two working titles, selected individuals who have > 5 years of experience will have a working title of Senior Instructor or Associate Professor; selected persons who have > 10 years of experience will have a working title of Master Instructor or [Full] Professor.

Essential Job Duties:

• Teach three 3-credit undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses per semester.

• Communicate with and grade students in a timely, equitable, and professional manner.

• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.

• Regularly assess courses and incorporate appropriate improvements.

• Abide by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment background check.

• Legally authorized to work in the US by the proposed start date.

Supervision:

• Graduate and / or undergraduate teaching assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed MS (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;

• Four years of industry engineering experience or four years of experience teaching undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses (or similar); and

• Excellent management, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;

• Teaching or work experience in Thermo Fluids, Mechatronics, and Computational Methods;

• Experience teaching the specific courses listed in the Job Description Summary in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) program; and

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.